GRADE: 11, 12 | SCORE: Non-Weighted | PHS CREDIT: 2 | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE | 2 PERIOD BLOCK
COREQUISITE: 86500, 86510, 86520, & 86530
• 86500 ^Exploring Health Careers*
COLLEGE CREDIT: 3 DMACC Credits - HSC 109
Students will discover the many options available, including roles and responsibilities in health career options. This course is designed to provide the student with the information necessary to make their health career choice.
*GRADED COURSE ON INFINITE CAMPUS FOR ALL COREQUISITES & SELECTED IN COURSE REGISTRATION.
• 86510 ^Emergency Care
COLLEGE CREDIT: 1 DMACC Credit - HSC 101
Students will learn to perform care for medical emergencies: fractures, burns, resuscitation, basic CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation, American Heart Level II Standards) Certification.
• 86520 ^Intro to Health Occupations
COLLEGE CREDIT: 1 DMACC Credit - HSC 105
This course introduces both the variety and requirements for health care careers. Basic core knowledge and professional expectations common to all health careers are explored. Workplace safety and an overview of the health system and current trends are also covered.
• 86530 ^Medical Terminology
COLLEGE CREDIT: 3 DMACC Credits - HSC 114
Students will build a medical vocabulary through an understanding of anatomic roots for words denoting body structures, prefixes, suffixes, and body functions.
College Credit Transfer Details:
The high school offers college credit courses for students but remember, it is the students’ responsibility to request transcripts to be sent to their college of choice for transfer of credits. There is a form in the guidance office to assist you with this process. Important note: your GPA received in these courses MAY affect your college GPA. This will depend on which college you attend. Transcript Release Form